Showing posts with label baby shower ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby shower ideas. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Using Ombre in Design

There's something magical about blending colors together to create a soft and romantic effect. This violet colored ombre cake by Maggie Austin Cake is simply dreamy. Definitely wear this Versace ombre gown while serving that cake ;) Arrange floral centerpieces in graduating tones like in this stunning arrangement by Martha Stewart Weddings and this cake by Cake Couquette, with tones growing darker in a sweet progression. This dramatic floral cake by Superfine Bakery has a different color tone on each of its layers- sooo pretty and garden-like! Love this look by Pottery Barn (via SMP). Use separate vases for each color and arrange them in ascending gradient order. Using ombre in your party design and home decor makes a sophisticated statement and radiates good taste.







Amy Oren is author of the Blowout Party blog, and owner of BlowoutParty.com. Catch her on Facebook.com/BlowoutParty

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Sweet And Charming Baby Shower on a Budget!

What I so LOVE about this baby shower... is it was done on a budget but doesn't look like it one bit! Heather Annette of Heather Annette Photography created this charming shabby chic, vintage party for her friend, Kristi. As Heather says,  "I had so much fun making all the decorations! It was SUPER inexpensive and easy! You gotta be creative when you're a poor, newlywed!"  Use what you have at home to help decorate for an event. Beg borrow and steal ; ) items from family and friends to help create a darling party without the large expense.











I've always enjoyed this fun baby shower game "Guess Who". Each guest brings a picture of themselves as a baby, number the photo and have guests figure out who is who. Cute idea to hang pictures on a clothes line with clothes pins!





Check out Heather's blog for more images of this inexpensive baby shower (but outrageously cute baby shower)! She also has incredible photography skills.



     Have something like this in your home...  Vintage Decorative Containers ~ Shabby Chic Pink ?  Wouldn't these be darling filled with flowers for table decor for a sweet event?



     KandCompany Classic K McKenzie Paper Pad        Daisy Kingdom Easy Cut and Sew Celebrate Banner Kit, Baby Shower              54'' Wide Waverly Lorelei Sea Glass Fabric By The Yard

      McKenzie Paper Pad              Easy Cut and Sew Banner       Waverly Lorelei Fabric By The Yard



Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Fabulous Idea For A Baby Shower Invitation

My friend NataLee is very clever! She designed this invitation for a friends baby shower that looks, reads and feels like a newspaper. She even printed the invitation on inexpensive kids "sketch pad" paper for the true newspaper effect. NataLee wrote the true story about the pregnancy for the main headline news and came up with top billboard songs, top baby girl names and included a very funny comic. I love the fact that this invite was so original and yet inexpensive to boot!



diy bridal shower inviteShe also came up with the bridal shower invitation in the same format - very fun invitation to receive.




NataLee is multi-talented - she sells vinyl quotes and many wonderful holiday kits on her website NataLee Allen Designs. You can either purchase the kits finished or make them yourself with her supplies. NataLee is constantly helping me out with some kind of project. If you need a custom vinyl quote, send her an email.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Rubber Ducky Baby Shower

SPLISH! SPLASH! Check out this adorable rubber ducky baby shower hosted by Morgan Lea for her sister-in law.



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I love this idea! The rubber duckies are so cute floating in the blue/green punch!!


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Your guests will go "quackers" over this amazing cake!




From the inspired words of Ernie of Sesame Street, "Rubber Ducky, you're the one. You make bath time lots of fun! Rubber Ducky, I'm awfully fond of you!" Not only do rubber ducks make bath time fun they also make baby showers lots of fun. Thanks Morgan for sharing this wonderful baby shower idea!




More fun rubber ducky ideas...



Friday, November 6, 2009

Yellow, Black and White Parties!!

Oh my gosh - I found invitations for my bumble bee party. Aren't these adorable? I purchased an over-the-top completely CUTE bumble bee about four years ago and have been wanting to plan a party completely around this whimsical bee. Well, now I can. The Celebration Shop sells the invites and decor. Loving all the black, white and yellow party decor.... Wouldn't these be perfect for a baby shower?

Invitations and decor can be purchased at The Celebration Shoppe.
black white yellow baby shower ideasMerrillee is a designer and it shows. She created this sweet end-of-the-summer tea party for her friends in the midst of moving. You go girl!! Check out her design blog Mer Mag.


Merrilee designed this clever invitation.


Adorable! Image from here.

black white yellow party ideasFirst year baby birthday party done in black, white and yellow! Fun decor. Image from here.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Fall Baby Shower Theme With Dessert Bar!

fall baby shower themeMy friends and I held a baby shower last month for our good friend NataLee (who is expecting any day now). Can you guess NataLee's favorite season? Yes, you got it - it's FALL! So it was decided we would create a fall decor baby shower with a dessert bar (who doesn't love dessert?). The natural beauty of the fall season made it easy to decorate. I purchased brown satin fabric for $2 a yard and burlap for about the same at Walmart. The fabric was laid on the serving table with the burlap bunched in the middle. Pretty serving dishes and cake stands helped display the desserts! Silk fall leaves were scattered about to add color. Several friends contributed to the yummy dessert collection. As you can see, I have some talented baking friends.

milk bar for baby shower Old-fashioned milk bottles filled with milk and chocolate milk made for unique drinks. The milk was kept in the freezer for a couple of hours before the party (nothing better than ice cold milk) Fine, crushed ice (special order from the grocery store) was placed on a serving tray and used to keep the milk cold! Labels were printed on the computer and hot-glued with ribbon to the bottles.

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Dessert labels add the perfect details.

For instructions on how I made this simple burlap baby banner, go here.

More ideas....

Pumpkin brownie pops would be the perfect dessert for a fall theme shower.

What a beautiful gourmet cake! Easy to make - bake a basic 2 layer cake, frost, add pirouette cookies around the sides, tie off with ribbon and add silk flowers to the center. Voila!